Last Words of Saints and Sinners: 700 Final Quotes from the Famous, the Infamous, and the Inspiring Figures of HistoryThe last words of the dying have fascinated readers throughout history. They reveal the fears, hopes, courage, and legacies of both the famous and not-so-famous. This collection of seven hundred quotes includes the last words of commoners, atheists, poets, and politicians along with noted Christians and martyrs. Excellent for casual reading and as a ready reference source for the pastor or public speaker. |
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... face to face with eternal realities , true character is almost invariably manifest , then we can expect the lips to express glorious certainty or terror concerning the future . We have en- deavored to cite the dying words of Royalty ...
... face to face with eternal realities , true character is almost invariably manifest , then we can expect the lips to express glorious certainty or terror concerning the future . We have en- deavored to cite the dying words of Royalty ...
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... face in repose . Under the shower of the death - dealing stones , the angel - smile could still be seen on that blood - bespattered face because he saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God . Stephen remembered the victory of the ...
... face in repose . Under the shower of the death - dealing stones , the angel - smile could still be seen on that blood - bespattered face because he saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God . Stephen remembered the victory of the ...
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... face it without fear and without bitterness , without reluctance and without repining , without suffering , whether physical or mental ; we shall find it , at the last , but a peaceful transition , an eternal change mercifully ...
... face it without fear and without bitterness , without reluctance and without repining , without suffering , whether physical or mental ; we shall find it , at the last , but a peaceful transition , an eternal change mercifully ...
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Apostle asked became beheaded Bible Bishop blessed blood body burned Charles Christian Church comfort Covenant Covenanters cried dear died saying Divine Donald Cargill earth English eternal executioner face faith famous farewell Father fear of death found guilty French glorious glory God's godly Gospel grace happy hath heart heaven holy hope hymns James James Renwick Jesus Christ John John Adams King last hour last words live Lord Jesus Christ Margaret Wilson martyr mercy minister murder Nate Saint pain peace persecuted philosopher poet Polycarp praise pray prayer preached preacher precious prison Psalm Queen Reformation religious renowned replied Roman saints SAMUEL RUTHERFORD Saviour scaffold Scotland Scots Worthies Scottish Scripture sinner soldier son of Alphaeus son of Zebedee soul spirit stake statesman Strict Baptists suffer sweet Thee things THOMAS Thou hast Thy hands torture truth unto uttered wife WILLIAM witness wrote